Wanda S. Kiefer

Wanda S. Kiefer, 59, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at her home.

She was born Nov. 17, 1954, to Frank and Nancy (Thompson) Wilson, in Woodstock. 

In October of 1978, she married James Kiefer in Woodstock.

She was lifelong resident of Woodstock, and retired from AT&T after 28 years of service. She spent the last 10 years working for AFC in Lake In The Hills. She enjoyed knitting and vacationing in Minnesota, and Texas, but most of all, she enjoyed her family and spending cherished time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband; three children, Jennifer (Tim) Tierney, Jeffrey Kiefer, and Rebecca (Ryan) Whiting, all of Woodstock; two grandchildren, Kaela and Daniel Tierney; her mother, Nancy Wilson, Woodstock; three sisters, Debbie Randels, Sue Sturlis and Cheryl (Dan) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Rick Wilson.

A memorial gathering was held Jan. 31 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. Interment was private.

Memorials may be made to either JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL., 60010-3141; or Alexian Brothers Cancer Center, 3040 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights IL 60005.